We booked a room here on a spur of the moment decision to stay overnight and we weren't disappointed. Compact but clean rooms, brand new shower room and a great breakfast in the morning with exceptional service. We'll definitely stay here again

This newly opened (reopened?) hotel was good value for West End - five minutes walk to tube. Not the poshest area but secure free parking. We were welcomed warmly and nothing was too much. That and being clean are the two basics, right? Well, this was very clean, rooms, sheets etc. good quality fittings and comfy bed. Also very quiet... More

After looking around for a room for myself, my partner and son, I found The Ruskin on trip advisor. It was one of only 3 places that I could find that let a 15 year old share a room. I read the other reviews and thought for the price offered we would give it a try. I was very apprehensive... More

Not 4-star or 5-star by any means; the elevator didn't work, the stairway was narrow & cramped, the bedroom was tiny, and the bathroom, er, loo was a communal affair as opposed to having an indivdual bathroom connected to the bedroom. Still, consdering that I planned my London trip (October-November 2011) at the spur of the moment and on a... More

i phoned the hotel to say i'd be late with 2 of my kids (11pm) the receptionist was very polite and helpful, he just said ring the bell. on arrival door was answered straight away, and staff were very helpful, we stayed in a 3 bedded room which was very big and had comfy beds, wardrobes and a sink, direct... More

Stayed here for a week whilst visiting friends in London. We had a double room with a shared bathroom (right next door) and really loved being in the centre of London. It's about 3 blocks walk to the tube (Piccadilly and central lines) with easy connections. There is a supermarket and laundromat also a few blocks away. It was inexpensive... More

The Ruskin is a beautiful old building in Bloomsbury, the opposite of the dull corporate box. The staff are incredibly friendly & helpful, finding my partner's mislaid gold watch in a shared bathroom & returning it to her promptly. Breakfast is a proper feast to set you up for a day's business or leisure, cooked to order plus the usual... More

Arrived at the front door and couldnt get in to start with, left our bag with the hotel as room wasnt ready. Was given a cell size room which was cold even after we had turned on the heating. Room was right next to the shared shower room which was in use from 5.45 am, even when shower wasnt being... More

Great location (beside British Museum), friendly, helpful staff, clean rooms. It's certainly not luxurious (spartan rooms, shared bathrooms), but so clean that that doesn't seem to matter. I completely agree with the reviewer who said, "You won't find better value in this area" -- or, I would add, anywhere else in London. The hotel is being updated fast, so the... More